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What it is

  • You'll support an in-house legal team at a shipping and ship-finance group.
  • You'll help on deals and disputes across corporate transactions, ship finance, capital markets and commercial contracts.
  • You'll usually do litigation work via a secondment to a law firm.

Who it's for

  • Graduates with at least a 2:1 in an LLB (or higher law degree) from an English or other common law jurisdiction.
  • You’ve completed the LPC or are eligible to complete the SQE.
  • You graduated from one of the top 20 UK universities; paralegal or shipping-industry experience is preferred.

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Contract details

  • Department: Legal Team / Financing & Transactions
  • Reporting To: Senior Legal Counsel
  • Location: London
  • Contract Type: 2 years fixed term
  • Start Date: February 2027

The Scorpio Group of companies (Scorpio) is a global leader in the maritime industry and has been investing in and operating shipping assets for over 50 years. Specializing in the transportation of seaborne commodities and petroleum products, Scorpio offers comprehensive technical management services as well as commercially managing one of the world’s largest fleets. Headquartered in Monaco, today Scorpio employs over 1000 onshore professionals across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia, ensuring excellence in maritime operations worldwide.

Primary responsibilities and duties

The trainee will have exposure to the following areas:

  • Corporate / Transactions, including JVs;
  • Transactional Shipping / Ship Finance;
  • Capital Markets;
  • Commercial Contracts; and
  • Litigation (usually through a secondment to a law firm).

Experience

  • Paralegal experience preferred.
  • Background in the shipping industry preferred.

Competencies

  • Ambitious and willing to learn.
  • Versatile.
  • Positive attitude.
  • Ability to solve problems and find solutions.
  • A good team player.
  • Good attention to detail.
  • Able to demonstrate:
    • effective communication skills
    • intellectual curiosity
    • able to work autonomously
    • interest in the shipping industry
    • ability to make judgements

Qualifications

  • Completed the Legal Practice Course or be eligible to complete the SQE.
  • Passed LLB or higher undergraduate degree (English or other common law jurisdiction) with at least a 2.1 grade.
  • Graduated from one of the top 20 UK Universities.
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